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Messed up meeting about school governor role - AIBU?

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HelloPossums · 11/09/2017 16:40

Sorry about this AIBU - just feel a bit frustrated at myself, and wanted to get it off my chest.

I had a meeting earlier with a school headteacher about a governor position with them, after applying for governor roles and being suggested this position by SGOSS (the organisation that deals with recruiting school governors).

In preparation for the meeting, I'd read the school website and done quite a bit of research the school. I'd anticipated the meeting to be fairly formal, similar to a job interview situation, but I feel like I went in and didn't really do myself justice. I got really nervous, as I wanted to do well and to show I was right for the role, but I feel a bit deflated to be honest.

I just keep thinking that maybe the headteacher thought before meeting me that I may be an okay for the committee, but then after meeting me, changed their mind. Obviously, that's okay, but it's knocked my confidence a bit. (I may be being U here, as I tend to overanalyse and overthink things quite a lot!!)

The headteacher has said that they'll be in touch by email after today, and I feel like this might be a 'enjoyed meeting you but you're not right for us right now' comment.

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HelloPossums · 11/09/2017 16:42

Sorry about the typos Blush
It should be: 'quite a bit of research on the school' and 'may be an okay fit for the committee'.

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Pickleypickles · 11/09/2017 16:46

If you find out in a couple of hours i would just try not to worry till then. Also if you didn't get it you cant change anything now so more reason to tey not to worry Smile.

Saysomething88 · 11/09/2017 16:46

I was told they would be in touch. I got the job (school based but not governor)
So the school is effectively looking for a governor and there are a few people who have applied for the role?
Did they ask set questions?
If he says he will be in touch, then the only thing you can do is wait and see.
Interviews are nerve wracking- heads take this into account

flapjackfairy · 11/09/2017 16:50

Most schools really struggle to get governors so well done on volunteeering. Try not to worry too much , it is a bit daunting at first but it can be interesting and rewarding ( at times , boring and frustrating at others ). I am sure that if this school is not a match you will soon be snapped up. Good luck and update pleaseif you can x

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